Rhashan Brazelton
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Objective: To obtain an opportunity in sales as a recent college graduate that will allow me to leverage my strengths and educational background while developing and building a career.
Expertise Includes
Written and verbal communication, Office Suite, IT, Piano, Bi-lingual (Spanish), Leadership, Instruction, and Training
Professional Experience
East Baton Rouge Parish School System August 2019-Present
Spanish Interpreter/Translator February2020-present
Promote the learning of English to non-English speaking high school students
Convert English concepts (spoken and written) to equivalent Spanish concepts during classroom lessons
Speak, read and write fluently in Spanish to communicate
Piano Teacher August 2019-January 2020
Implemented curricula and activities to meet specific academic standards
Developed strong classroom management skills
Participated in collaborative curriculum development
Accountable for students’ mastery of musical standards
The Music Tree Preparatory School-Independent Piano Instructor August 2017-May 2019
High rate of student retention due to exhibited passion and customer service
Marketed private lessons to increase student population
Prepared and designed lessons to accommodate each student’s way of learning
Planned, organized, and facilitated piano recitals
Taught music theory through practical application
Communicated with parents on student progress and upcoming events
LSU Summer Scholars Program-Peer Mentor Summer 2018
Served as a reliable academic role model for incoming minority students
Displayed an appreciation for various cultures
Facilitated and encouraged skills required to be a successful student
Baton Rouge International School-Elementary Piano Teacher August 2017-January 2018
Responsible for teaching basic theory, technique, and repertoire
Prepared and facilitated end-of-year recital
Designed a “fun” curriculum to foster a passion for piano in turn increasing at home practice
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Music-Classical Piano Performance.
Minor: Spanish and Pre-Med/Dental Program Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA May 2019
Dental Assistant Certification Louisiana Dental Assistant School December 2017
Honors and Distinctions
2015 Four-Year Academic Music Scholarship at Louisiana State University
2015 LSU Summer Scholars award recipient, 2015 TOPS recipient, 2016 Golden Key Honor Society Inductee 2016 Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society Inductee, 2016-2019 LSU Black Caucus Scholar